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Mara waved her scrub brush at Jacob.
“You know him? He’s your nephew?
Our new pastor?”
Оглавление“Great-nephew, actually.” Ben’s eyes sparkled with mirth. “Mara Zimmer, meet Hope Community Church’s new pastor, Jacob Durand.”
Jacob’s mouth quirked as he watched her digest and finally—though he figured grudgingly—accept his great-uncle’s words.
With much dignity, she climbed out of the tub, set down her brush, wiped her hand on her jeans and stuck out her hand. “It’s nice to meet you, Pastor Durand. Welcome to Hope.”
“I’m only here temporarily, until a permanent pastor can be found,” he stated, wanting to make sure everyone realized he would not be staying.
Their palms met, his fingers curling around her slender hand. Though her skin was rough with cleanser and hard work, her small hand fit neatly within his and with surprising strength.
A strange spark traveled up his arm.
Must be an allergic reaction to the cleanser, because she certainly wasn’t his type.
